India, June 25 -- Sean "Diddy" Combs won a significant legal battle after prosecutors agreed to abandon some of the most important aspects of the accusations against him.

Prosecutors wrote a letter to US District Judge Arun Subramanian, stating that they will no longer pursue arguments put up during the high-profile trial, such as Diddy's involvement in attempted arson and kidnapping.

The rap mogul is still accused of having engaged in crimes associated with drugs, manipulation, bribery, and transportation for prostitution.

"The Government is no longer planning to proceed on these theories of liability, so instructions are no longer necessary," the prosecutors stated.

The move was taken in order to expedite the jury's directions, whic...